The UK & Ireland’s Premier Professional Association in the field of Laparoscopic Surgery

The Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons was formed in April 1994 in Harrogate by the amalgamation of the Society of Minimally Invasive General Surgeons (SMIGS) and British Surgical Stapling Group (BSSG). Since that time the ALSGBI has established itself as the main voice for laparoscopic surgeons in the United Kingdom and Ireland, initially under the Presidency of Lord McColl and then Mr David Dunn. David's tragic death in office in 1998 is commemorated by the David Dunn Medal which is awarded to...

President's Introduction

Welcome to the website of the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland. The ALSGBI has been in existence since 1994, firstly as the Association of Endoscopic Surgeons but later renamed, and was set up to further the development of laparoscopic (or minimal access surgery) at a time when it was first being introduced into clinical practice; the concepts were revolutionary and represented a sea change in surgical practice. The role of laparoscopic surgery has expanded over the years and the procedures undertaken have evolved substantially in their complexity...

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ALSGBI has generously funded a scholarship in memory of David Dunn. This scholarship is to the value of £4,000. The ALSGBI in partnership with B. Braun Medical Ltd is also awarding two Aesculap Endos...

During this symposium an expert faculty will discuss optimal techniques of performing cancer, anti-reflux, achalasia, bariatric and gallstone surgery. Experts will share their experience and lead disc...